Seedlings Nursery Admission Information

Admissions

If you are interested in securing a place in our Nursery, please email us nursery@stpstp.co.uk to check availability. We will then be in contact with you to arrange a visit for you and your child. Please check the Costs and Funding section of our website before applying.

Please click on the link below to arrange a viewing or enquiry.

Seedlings Visit

Visit Form

Enquiry Visit

Enquiry Form

Behaviour

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many places are there?

24 Full time equivalent places are available.

2. When can I put my child’s name on the waiting list?

Parents/carers are able to place their child’s name on the waiting list from the age of 20 months.

3. Does a place in Nursery guarantee a place in the Reception/Early Years class?

No, parents must make a new application for Reception/Early Years.

4. Does our family need to be Catholic?

Seedlings Nursery welcome applications from any parent/carers irrespective of their gender, race, disability, religion, belief or sexual orientation of parents. It is essential however, that the Catholic character of the Nursery’s education be fully supported by all families. All applicants are therefore expected to give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the Nursery.

5. Does the Nursery accept Iam2, Universal 15 hours and Extended entitlement (30 hours) funding?

Yes, this funding is acceptable so long as the Academy has proof of your eligibility. This is a flexible offer.

6. Can part sessions be booked?

No, only full sessions can be booked for example, 1:30pm to 3:30pm not 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

7. Can my child stay for lunch?

Yes, lunch is between 11:30am and 12:30pm and is charged at a rate of £6.50 per day and for an additional £2.55, your child will also receive a hot meal provided by the Academy caterers, Nourish.

8. Can the uniform be purchased from the Academy Office?

No. Uniform can be purchased through our supplier Price and Buckland.

9. Are the Nursery children able to attend Stars (Extended Day Provision)?

Yes, we offer breakfast and after school provision. Please note, this is not part of your funded hours. You will be invoiced for these sessions via Nursery in a Box.

10. Do you provide snacks?

Yes, snacks are provided in each session. Consumables are charged at 50p a session to cover the cost.

11. What do I need to do next?

Make an enquiry and request a visit using the links above.

Further Information

Seedlings Nursery follows the statutory Early Years Framework issued by the DfE. Detailed information can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2